Lebanese American University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1665 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #434 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #2 of 35 | In Lebanon |
| #2 of 20 | In Beirut |
| #522 of 1,928 | For Investment Banking and Stock trading |
| Top50% | For 87 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Enrollment
- 8,012
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.lau.edu.lb
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 60% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school with a minimum of 12 yrs study and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | October to September (October - February; February-June). Also 2 summer sessions (July to September) |
| Enrollment | 8,012 |
| Full time employee | 333 |
| Student:staff ratio | 24:1 |
We've calculated the 60% acceptance rate for Lebanese American University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Lebanese American University has published 11,506 scientific papers with 218,274 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Medicine, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Political Science.
Lebanese American University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 9 |
| 1997 | 12 | 14 |
| 1998 | 12 | 16 |
| 1999 | 21 | 37 |
| 2000 | 26 | 66 |
| 2001 | 35 | 83 |
| 2002 | 42 | 106 |
| 2003 | 41 | 140 |
| 2004 | 49 | 185 |
| 2005 | 63 | 265 |
| 2006 | 66 | 370 |
| 2007 | 90 | 422 |
| 2008 | 101 | 557 |
| 2009 | 103 | 769 |
| 2010 | 117 | 995 |
| 2011 | 149 | 1207 |
| 2012 | 177 | 1647 |
| 2013 | 213 | 2104 |
| 2014 | 211 | 2932 |
| 2015 | 268 | 3581 |
| 2016 | 313 | 3957 |
| 2017 | 318 | 4615 |
| 2018 | 359 | 5816 |
| 2019 | 402 | 7167 |
| 2020 | 498 | 10275 |
| 2021 | 618 | 13292 |
| 2022 | 1036 | 17207 |
| 2023 | 2957 | 33284 |
| 2024 | 2500 | 57114 |
| 2025 | 816 | 61157 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | 6,084- 10,967 per term; MD and PharmD: 26,400-33,822 per annum (USD) |
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Lebanese American University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Lebanese American University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Arabic, Architecture, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Chemistry, Cinema and Television, Civil Engineering, Communication Arts, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Dietetics, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, English, Fashion Design, Film, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, History, Hotel and Restaurant, Industrial Engineering, Interior Design, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Literature, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Multimedia, Nursing, Nutrition, Performing Arts, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social and Community Services, Social Work, Tourism, Translation and Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Professional Doctorate | Medicine, Pharmacy |
| Teaching Diploma | Education of the Gifted, Education of the Handicapped |
| Master's Degree | Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Commercial Law, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Demography and Population, Economics, Education, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Fine Arts, Gender Studies, Human Resources, Industrial Engineering, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Journalism, Mathematics and Computer Science, Medicine, Molecular Biology, Multimedia, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Religious Art |
Lebanese American University alumni
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Joseph Aoun
- Enrolled in Lebanese American University
- In 2007 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in international relations and political science
- Occupations
- politicianmilitary officer
- Biography
-
Joseph Khalil Aoun is a Lebanese politician and former army general who has served as the 14th president of Lebanon since 2025. He has previously served as the commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, and is the fifth commander elected president.
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Rima Maktabi
- Enrolled in Lebanese American University
- Graduated with bachelor's degree
- Occupations
- journalisttelevision presenter
- Biography
-
Rima Maktabi is a Lebanese TV presenter and award-winning journalist who returned to al-Arabiya after hosting CNN's monthly program Inside the Middle East for two years and previously working at the Arab satellite channel since 2005. She was among several female Arab journalists who first became known through her reporting during the 2006 Lebanon War and who had successful careers afterward, including Maktabi and her former colleague at al-Arabiya Najwa Qassem.
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Sethrida Geagea
- Occupations
- socialite
- Biography
-
Sethrida Tawk Geagea, is a Lebanese politician and MP since June 2005 from the Bcharri district. She is also a member of the executive committee of the Lebanese Forces, headed by her husband, Samir Geagea. She contributed greatly to the management of the Lebanese Forces Party whilst Samir Geagea was imprisoned between 1994 and 2005.
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Hind Hariri
- Occupations
- socialite
- Biography
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Hind Rafic al-Hariri is the youngest child of Lebanese businessman and politician Rafic Hariri. She graduated from the Lebanese American University in Beirut and campaigned for her half-brother Saad in Lebanese elections. In 2008, Forbes magazine listed her as "one of the world's youngest billionaires".
Lebanese American University faculties and divisions
| Institute : Banking and Finance | Banking, Finance |
|---|---|
| Institute : Diplomacy and Conflict Transformation | International Relations and Diplomacy, Peace and Disarmament |
| Institute : Family and Enterpreneurial Business | Management |
| Institute : Hospitality and Tourism Management | Hotel and Restaurant, Hotel Management, Tourism |
| Institute : Islamic Art and Architecture | Architecture, Art Education |
| Institute : Media Training and Research | Media Studies |
| Institute : Migration Studies | Demography and Population |
| Institute : Peace and Justice Education | Peace and Disarmament |
| Institute : Software | Software Engineering |
| Institute : Teacher Training | Teacher Training |
| Institute : Urban Planning | Town Planning |
| Institute : Water Resources and Environmental Technology | Environmental Studies, Water Science |
| Institute : Women's Studies in the Arab World | Women's Studies |
| School : Architecture and Design | Architecture, Computer Graphics, Design, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Interior Design |
| School : Arts and Science | Arts and Humanities, Chemistry, Computer Science, Education, Mathematics, Molecular Biology, Natural Sciences, Nutrition, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Work |
| School : Business | Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Economics, Tourism |
| School : Engineering | Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| School : Medicine | Medicine |
| School : Nursing | Nursing |
| School : Pharmacy | Pharmacy |
General information
| Alternative names | LAU الجامعة الاميركية اللبنانية |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1924 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education;New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE); University of the State of New York-Albany; American Council on Pharmaceutical Education; French Government; Arab Foundation of Engineering Organisations |
| Motto | To strive, to seek, to find and not to yield |
| Colors | green, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 13-5053 Chouran Beirut, 1102 2801 Lebanon |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,421,000 |